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The Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
Digant Sharma Joins Global Leaders at Europe-Asia Economic Summit in Davos
New Delhi [India], May 31: Prominent Indian industrialist and global CSR leader Mr. Digant Sharma joined an elite gathering of world leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the first edition of the Europe-Asia Economic Summit (EAES), held at the Davos Congress Centre from May 27–28, 2025. The global summit brought together more than 100 participants from … Continue reading "Digant Sharma Joins Global Leaders at Europe-Asia Economic Summit in Davos"
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Digant Sharma Joins Global Leaders at Europe-Asia Economic Summit in Davos
SMPL New Delhi [India], May 31: Prominent Indian industrialist and global CSR leader Mr. Digant Sharma joined an elite gathering of world leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the first edition of the Europe-Asia Economic Summit (EAES), held at the Davos Congress Centre from May 27-28, 2025. The global summit brought together more than 100 participants from academia, government, multinational corporations, and SMEs to explore the evolving intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability, under the theme 'AI and Sustainability.' Hosted by the Executive Board of EAES, including: - Aina Meng, Founder and President - Andreas Benoit, Executive Board Member - Pedro R. Mor, Executive Board Member Sharma was part of high-level strategic discussions that prioritized cross-border collaboration between Europe and Asia, with a focus on building smart, sustainable ecosystems and accelerating the global energy transition. Key Leaders and Industry Experts in Attendance Included: - Mirjam Staub-Bisang, Chair, BlackRock Switzerland - Tim Holt, Executive Board Member, Siemens Energy - Andre Schneider, Chairman, World Climate Foundation - Angela Paolini Ellard, Deputy Director-General, WTO - Edward Crook, VP Strategy, DeepL - Jontey Zhou, Country Manager of BYD Switzerland, Austria, Hungary and Malta - Pascal Kaufmann, Founder, AlpineAI & Lab42 - Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Economist Asia Pacific, Natixis - Esmie Wanghui, GM, Alibaba Cloud Europe - Katrin J. Yuan, CEO, Swiss Future Institute - Dorian Selz, CEO, Squirro - Christian Guttmann, Executive Director, Nordic AI Institute - Andy Fitze, Co-founder, SwissCognitive - Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI - Adrian Del Maestro, VP Global Energy Advisory, AECOM - Bruno Zhang, CTO, Huawei Cloud - Corneliu Bodea, CEO, Adream Invest - Clover Hogan, Founder, Force of Nature -Stefan Legge, Vice Director, University of St. Gallen -Cindy Candrian, Co-Founder, Delta Labs AG Digant Sharma's Statement 'The EAES in Davos is a vital platform for bridging vision with action. Whether in climate, technology, or development, collaboration between global institutions and local ecosystems is key to creating meaningful, scalable impact,' said Mr. Sharma. 'I look forward to deepening partnerships across Europe and Asia to drive sustainable innovation.' A Vision for Collaboration 'Europe sets the pace in AI governance, while Asia makes giant leaps in industry-wide adoption,' said Aina Meng, President of the Executive Board.'Our goal with the EAES is to connect leaders, exchange knowledge, and support collective action--especially between large corporations and SMEs--to accelerate energy transition and sustainable growth.' The summit also spotlighted the urgency for companies to align with evolving governance frameworks, which increasingly shape access to global markets and innovation ecosystems. 'AI governance is central to shaping innovation but also a barrier to alignment. We must find shared values and keep up momentum toward human-centric, ethical tech,' Meng added. What's Next? Following the success of the first edition, the second Europe-Asia Economic Summit is scheduled for 2026, with a new thematic focus to be announced soon. Media Enquiries & High-Resolution Images: Media Office - Europe-Asia Economic Summit Congress Center Davos, Talstrasse 49a, CH-7270 Davos Platz+41 43 537 68 50 | +41 79 661 49 15media@ (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Digant Sharma's Remarkable Day: Honoring Political Leadership and Fostering Public Discourse in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra, India
Honoured to have had the opportunity to participate in a truly memorable event where Shri Digant Sharma had the privilege to welcome and felicitate some of India's most respected political leaders. Gratitude and respect to: Dr. Bhagwat Karad Dr. Bhagwat Karad, a seasoned pediatric surgeon and BJP leader, served as Union Minister of State for Finance (2021–2024). A two-time Mayor of Aurangabad, he champions financial inclusion and national infrastructure development. Shri Ashokrao Chavan Ashokrao Chavan, former Maharashtra Chief Minister (2008–2010), transitioned from Congress to BJP in 2024. Son of ex-CM Shankarrao Chavan, he has held key portfolios, influencing state governance and policy reforms. Shri Atul Save Atul Save, BJP MLA from Aurangabad East, has held ministerial roles in Housing, OBC Welfare, and Co-operation. Shri Atul Save currently heads OBC Welfare, Dairy Development and Renewable Energy for Maharashtra government. His initiatives in urban development and housing have significantly impacted Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Shri Ambadas Danve Ambadas Danve, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, serves as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council since Aurangabad-Jalna, he is known for advocating public accountability and democratic values. Alongside them, we had the pleasure of welcoming many other social entrepreneur , dignitaries and political representatives who are playing key roles in the upliftment of Maharashtra. The event was filled with inspiring discussions, shared visions for development, and the spirit of unity. We look forward to building more such bridges between leadership and grassroots action. The event was hosted by Lokshahi Marathi a leading Marathi News Channel in Maharashtra. Digant Sharma is a multifaceted Indian entrepreneur and social reformer known for his leadership across diverse sectors, including agriculture, energy, technology, and philanthropy. As Chairman of Torus Innotech Pvt. Ltd., he supports over 100,000+ farmers in Maharashtra and Telangana through agri-tech solutions like organic farming , regenerative agriculture, carbon credit , . He also leads Francture Brands Pvt. Ltd., specializing in brand expansion and digital consulting, and chairs companies like Intellipetrol and Hydrocarbonix in the oil and gas in Fujairah and Rotterdam , and Ophi Technologies in environmental sectors and landfill cleaning with base in Finland and Switzerland. Mr Digant Sharma has a Global network worldwide for raising funds globally from Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London and more. Sharma is the founder of the Undertrial Welfare Association, advocating for legal reforms and support for undertrial prisoners in India. His philanthropic efforts include to provide daily meals to children nationwide. Additionally, he has been involved in cultural initiatives, such as directing sponsorship and CSR for the first Shree Ram Leela in Ayodhya and fundraising for a video game based on Sanatana Dharma. His extensive portfolio reflects a commitment to social impact, innovation, and cross-sector leadership. 'This is a company press release that is not part of editorial content. No journalist of The Hindu was involved in the publication of this release.'
